Long Gun Accessories and OpticsDiscuss or ask questions about scopes, sights, lasers, lights, slings, furniture and any other accessory that physically attaches to a rifle or shotgun.
<br>Moderated by: taliv, ugaarguyFri, 22 Feb 2019 17:15:46 +0000Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:15:46 +0000The High Roadhttps://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?forums/long-gun-accessories-and-optics.73/
red dot magnifiers - worth it? And UTG vs. Primary Arms?Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:07:41 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/red-dot-magnifiers-worth-it-and-utg-vs-primary-arms.847976/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/red-dot-magnifiers-worth-it-and-utg-vs-primary-arms.847976/invalid@example.com (wojownik)wojownik
First question - I've managed to live all these years without a magnifier - has adding a 3x been a life changing experience for any of you?

red dot magnifiers - worth it? And UTG vs. Primary Arms?]]>4"Gimmicky" optics?Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:07:17 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/gimmicky-optics.847828/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/gimmicky-optics.847828/invalid@example.com (Slater)Slaterhttps://www.amazon.com/UTG-1-8X28-S...=B07H14LRQW&psc=1&refRID=51RGV90M3EXDKH0XPQK7]]>21Muzzle brakeFri, 22 Feb 2019 15:32:05 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/muzzle-brake.847890/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/muzzle-brake.847890/invalid@example.com (Charles Barkley)Charles Barkley
It is in .308 and very accurate.
It originated with a 24” barrel. The previous owner had the barrel professionally cut and recrowned at 20”.
I am interested in installing a muzzle brake.
Yet still make it viable for hunting without wearing ear protection. I am interested in your experiences with muzzle brakes, threaded- clamp on. Etc.
Thanks in advance.
Charles]]>16Ruger American compact stock extension?Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:44:23 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ruger-american-compact-stock-extension.841021/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ruger-american-compact-stock-extension.841021/invalid@example.com (Sappyg2.0)Sappyg2.0
Ruger doesn't seem to make a spacer like they do for the American 22lrs, At least nothing I could find on their web page. I did see stocks but they looked to be for standard actions and not for a 223. Plus, I'm not interested in spending $100 just to extend the LOP.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...us-first-focal-illuminated-reticle-matte-demo]]>1Is there better way to go other than a SWFA fixed power?Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:19:37 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/is-there-better-way-to-go-other-than-a-swfa-fixed-power.847136/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/is-there-better-way-to-go-other-than-a-swfa-fixed-power.847136/invalid@example.com (Wreck-n-Crew)Wreck-n-Crew
The plans for this rifle is a target/long range rifle. The scope I have on is okay at 100 yards but its a cheap knockoff. Variable power 5-24x50 with a sunshade (more like a 3-15x50). So far it has served me...

Is there better way to go other than a SWFA fixed power?]]>29How accurate are fiber optic dot sights?Tue, 19 Feb 2019 23:40:53 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/how-accurate-are-fiber-optic-dot-sights.847646/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/how-accurate-are-fiber-optic-dot-sights.847646/invalid@example.com (bushmaster1313)bushmaster1313
Compared to real iron sights, which can be quite accurate if your eyes can focus that close, how accurate can guns be shot lining up the three dots:

I want a 2-12x42 fire dot with zero lock bdc BUT I can't pick either of the two above up second hand for less than half the cost of the 2-12 to get me going for a while, or maybe never change it!

I like the idea of the 8 power zoom and the slightly bigger bell. I don't usually find myself on 2 power much, more like 2.5 anyhow.]]>15Picatinny rail questionsMon, 18 Feb 2019 23:43:58 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/picatinny-rail-questions.847612/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/picatinny-rail-questions.847612/invalid@example.com (TTv2)TTv2
I figure Aluminum is the way to go as weight isn't that much different vs polymer, but IDK. What do you guys think about poly vs AL rails?

On prices, I see Midway has 5 slot Aluminum rails for $10 on sale right now. Good price?

Looking to attach light/laser combo on a 9mm build, maybe light only for a rifle build.]]>10What should I do?Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:12:49 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/what-should-i-do.847764/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/what-should-i-do.847764/invalid@example.com (Olon)OlonView attachment 827030
So I just installed this new handguard on my AR. Before, I had a drop in quad rail which I had that front sight attached to. Now, I have a small picatinny segment attached to this handguard and the sight on that. What I found when I tried to get it dialed in today is that the front sight, sitting on that picatinny segment, is quite a bit higher than the rear sight. So much so that I don't think I can adjust it down far enough to shoot at POA. What can I do to...

Japan Optics Co (formerly Hakko Japan) has cataloged this scope for years but there was a minimum (of 50 I think) order to import them.

Fully warranted, not made in China.

My XM needs this optic.

I have a Hakko 'blue ring' elctro dot scope on my Colt 6920 that I was considering moving over to my XM build. Looks like this is going to be on the market soon!]]>3Objectives similar to the Leupold VX-3L?Mon, 18 Feb 2019 04:11:36 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/objectives-similar-to-the-leupold-vx-3l.847302/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/objectives-similar-to-the-leupold-vx-3l.847302/invalid@example.com (Wylie1)Wylie1
I was handed down a 10/22 target rifle that really wasn't put together properly and I'm looking into what I can do for it. I'm familiar with accurizing and plan to bed the receiver and float the barrel, tinker with torque settings....

What I would like to do is find a scope similar to the Leupold VX-3L as to be able to bring the optical center of the scope closer to the center of the rifles bore without putting out the money the Leupold scope costs.

I know there was a Tasco...

Objectives similar to the Leupold VX-3L?]]>15experience with Firefield Night Vision?Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:10:20 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/experience-with-firefield-night-vision.847714/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/experience-with-firefield-night-vision.847714/invalid@example.com (kBob)kBob
How does it work and hold up? Can you see through or around the front sight tower of an AR with it?

And if they are, what would you recommend for under a $100. Scope will be a Leupold 3-9x40 so 1" tube.]]>6Muzzle brake?Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:33:54 +0000https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/muzzle-brake.846503/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/muzzle-brake.846503/invalid@example.com (Sappyg2.0)Sappyg2.0
What I'm looking for is recoil reduction. A brake is a brake to a degree I suppose but I dont want keep buying breaks until I find the right one. Midway has an Ultradine for 6.5 that looks good. Lots of side vents too but are they necessary? DPMS has a Miculick...